Flemish historical tapestry, from the late 16th century, attributed to Jan Van Tieghem, depicting 'Cyrus taking Astyages prisoner and reuniting with Media and Persia'.

Astyages was the last king of the Median Empire, r. 585 BCE-550 BCE, the son of Cyaxares; he was dethroned in 550 BCE by his own grandson, Cyrus the Great.